Synopsis

Along the shores of Niigata Prefecture, where the Sea of Japan crashes against the land, a pebbled beach holds fragments of genuine jade. For some who venture here in search of natural treasures, the precious stone is discovered quickly; for others, despite a full day of sifting through the stones, there is no reward. Among those drawn to this spot were a family on vacation, seasoned visitors who journeyed from distant places, and a woman whose repeated visits had fostered a greater sense of con